Proposed Rule2021-24795
The National Drinking Water Advisory Council Microbial and Disinfection Byproducts Rule Revisions Working Group: Request for Nominations
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November 12, 2021
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Environmental Protection Agency
Abstract
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is requesting that the National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC or Council), a Federal Advisory Committee established under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, provide the agency with advice and recommendations on key issues related to potential revisions to the following Microbial and Disinfection Byproducts (MDBP) rules: Stage 1 and Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rules, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule, and Long-Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule. EPA is seeking consensus advice from the NDWAC, which would be used to inform the development of potential rule revisions. To support the work of the Council, EPA is asking the NDWAC to form a working group, to be called the Microbial and Disinfection Byproducts Rule Revisions Working Group, that would include stakeholders with a variety of backgrounds and expertise. The working group would explore specific issues and identify potential MDBP rule revisions options for the Council to consider in making its recommendations to EPA. This announcement solicits nominations of qualified individuals to serve on the working group. EPA anticipates the working group would be active approximately from Spring 2022 through mid-2023.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 216 (Friday, November 12, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 62767-62768]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-24795]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 141
[FRL-9232-01-OW]
The National Drinking Water Advisory Council Microbial and
Disinfection Byproducts Rule Revisions Working Group: Request for
Nominations
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Request for nominations.
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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is requesting that
the National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC or Council), a
Federal Advisory Committee established under the Safe Drinking Water
Act of 1974, provide the agency with advice and recommendations on key
issues related to potential revisions to the following Microbial and
Disinfection Byproducts (MDBP) rules: Stage 1 and Stage 2 Disinfectants
and Disinfection Byproducts Rules, Surface Water Treatment Rule,
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule, and Long-Term 1 Enhanced
Surface Water Treatment Rule. EPA is seeking consensus advice from the
NDWAC, which would be used to inform the development of potential rule
revisions. To support the work of the Council, EPA is asking the NDWAC
to form a working group, to be called the Microbial and Disinfection
Byproducts Rule Revisions Working Group, that would include
stakeholders with a variety of backgrounds and expertise. The working
group would explore specific issues and identify potential MDBP rule
revisions options for the Council to consider in making its
recommendations to EPA. This announcement solicits nominations of
qualified individuals to serve on the working group. EPA anticipates
the working group would be active approximately from Spring 2022
through mid-2023.
DATES: Nominations should be submitted no later than December 13, 2021
per the instructions below.
ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations and supporting information
electronically, with the subject line ``NDWAC MDBP Working Group'' to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#24696066747641524d574d4b4a57644154450a434b52"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f5b8b1b7a5a790839c869c9a9b86b5908594db929a83">[email protected]</span></a>, as there may be a delay in processing U.S. mail
and no hand deliveries are currently accepted due to the COVID-19
pandemic. If you have concerns about submitting your nomination
electronically, you may contact Elizabeth Corr, the Designated Federal
Official (DFO) for the NDWAC, by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8fece0fdfda1eae3e6f5eeedeafbe7cfeaffeea1e8e0f9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="60030f12124e050c091a0102051408200510014e070f16">[email protected]</span></a>, with
the subject line ``NDWAC MDBP Working Group,'' or by phone at (202)
564-3798 to discuss a possible alternative delivery method. For more
information on submitting nominations, go to the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION section of this document.
For more information on the MDBP Rule Revisions Working Group,
including specific charge to the Council and working group formation
information, visit: <a href="https://www.epa.gov/ndwac">https://www.epa.gov/ndwac</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing
further information regarding this announcement and request for
nominations may contact Elizabeth Corr at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b9dad6cbcb97dcd5d0c3d8dbdccdd1f9dcc9d897ded6cf"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0c6f637e7e22696065766d6e6978644c697c6d226b637a">[email protected]</span></a>; or by
phone at (202) 564-3798. You may also mail Elizabeth Corr at the Office
of Ground Water and Drinking Water, MC: 4601M, Environmental Protection
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460, but be
advised that there may be a delay in processing U.S. mail and no hand
deliveries will be accepted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Further
information on the NDWAC can be found at: <a href="https://www.epa.gov/ndwac">https://www.epa.gov/ndwac</a>.
For more information about the MDBP rule revisions visit: <a href="http://www.epa.gov/dwsixyearreview/revisions-microbial-and-disinfection-byproducts-rules">www.epa.gov/dwsixyearreview/revisions-microbial-and-disinfection-byproducts-rules</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Working Group Nominations: EPA seeks
perspectives from state officials and tribal officials, drinking water
system operators from systems of all sizes, and environmental and
public interest representatives. Any interested person and/or
organization may nominate qualified individuals for possible working
group participation. Interested individuals may self-nominate. EPA
values and welcomes diversity. All qualified individuals are encouraged
to apply regardless of sex, race, disability, or ethnicity. Nominations
should be submitted in time to arrive no later than December 13, 2021.
EPA will consider all nominations. Criteria to be used in
evaluating nominees includes:
<bullet> Demonstrated experience with drinking water issues at the
national, state, or local levels, particularly with knowledge of the
MDPB rules;
<bullet> Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication
and consensus-building skills;
<bullet> Willingness to commit time to the working group and
demonstrated ability to work constructively on committees; and
<bullet> Background that would help members contribute to the
diversity of expertise, experience, and perspectives on the working
group, e.g., geographic, economic, social, cultural, educational
backgrounds, professional affiliations, and other considerations.
Nominations must include a resume that provides the nominee's
background, experience, and educational qualifications, and a brief
statement (one page or less) describing the nominee's interest in
serving on the working group and addressing the other criteria
previously described. EPA encourages nominees to provide any additional
information that may be useful for consideration, such as their
availability to participate as a member of the working group, and how
the nominee's background, skills, and experience would contribute to
the diversity of the working group. Nominees should be identified by
name, occupation, position, current business address, email address,
and telephone number. The DFO will use the email address provided for
the nominee to acknowledge receipt of nominations.
EPA anticipates that most or all meetings of the working group
would be held virtually. Individuals selected to serve on the working
group may be offered travel expenses and per diem to attend any in-
person meetings.
NDWAC: Congress created the Council on December 16, 1974, as part
of the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, Public Law 93-523, 42 U.S.C.
300j-5. The Council is operated in accordance with the provisions of
the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2. The Council
consists of 15 members, including the chairperson, all of whom are
appointed by the EPA Administrator. Five members are from appropriate
state and local agencies concerned with water hygiene and public water
supply; five members represent private organizations or groups
demonstrating an active interest in the field of water hygiene and
public water supply--of which two such members shall be associated with
small, rural public water systems; and five members are from the
general public.
MDBP Rules: On January 11, 2017 (40 FR 141; January 11, 2017) EPA
identified eight contaminants covered by the MDBP rules as candidates
for revision in the agency's review of existing national primary
drinking water regulations (NPDWRs): Chlorite, Cryptosporidium,
Haloacetic acids, Heterotrophic bacteria, Giardia lamblia, Legionella,
Total Trihalomethanes, and viruses. The eight contaminants are included
in the following MDBP rules: Stage 1 and Stage 2 Disinfectants and
Disinfection Byproducts Rules, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
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Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule, and Long-Term 1 Enhanced Surface
Water Treatment Rule. The purpose of the Surface Water Treatment Rules
(SWTRs) identified as candidates for revision is to reduce disease
incidence associated with pathogens and viruses in drinking water. The
SWTRs require public water systems to filter and disinfect surface
water sources to provide protection from microbial pathogens. The
purpose of the Stage 1 and Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection
Byproducts Rules is to reduce drinking water exposure to disinfection
byproducts which can form in water when disinfectants used to control
microbial pathogens react with natural organic matter found in source
water. If consumed in excess of EPA's standard over many years,
disinfection byproducts may increase health risks.
Jennifer L. McLain,
Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water.
[FR Doc. 2021-24795 Filed 11-10-21; 8:45 am]
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